Bai Se Gan Lan Shu (2025)

Similarities:
- Soldier ML
- There's war scenes overseas and they also meet in their home country
- FL is working overseas

Differences:
- Different vibes: TWOT is more serious and focused on the mental health problems caused by the war
- TWOT is Chinese; DotS is Korean
- In TWOT, the FL has a low self esteem and is more gentle
- In TWOT, the FL is reporter, not a doctor

Military ML, working professional FL whose work intersects with ML. Intense love story with lots of personal growth and emotional development.

During an interview mission in the turbulent East Country, Liang City satellite TV's female reporter Song Ran encounters danger. Fortunately, she is rescued by Li Zan, a Chinese explosive engineer who volunteers in the East Country. Li Zan's gentleness and childlike heart deeply attract Song Ran. Through multiple interactions with Song Ran, Li Zan also realizes that though she appears weak on the outside, she's brave and strong, with a heart filled with justice and kindness. With the same ideals and compatible souls, a spark of love ignites between the two. However, a sudden bombing attack puts a halt to this budding relationship. After returning to China, they hit low points in their lives and even lose contact. They are both suffering physically and mentally as Li Zan feels guilty and blames himself for the death of his friend who sacrificed his life to save him in the bombing attack, while Song Ran gets into a controversy due to a photo she took during the bombing attack. By chance, they reunite, and their lives gradually return to normal. Together, they plant the seeds of the white olive tree.

-Both dramas feature male leads that work in a special force of some sort
-Both male leads are gentlemen
-Both have career driven female leads
-Both female leads are pretty, cute, and passionate
-They are both slower burns but the chemistry and feelings are obvious from the beginning
-The vibes are overall similar

Similarities
-ML and FL brought together by a traumatic event
-ML is more affected and his PTSD interferes with his daily life
-survivor's guilt
-ML and FL revisit the place that brought them trauma to try to overcome it

Differences
-White Olive Tree has war, Just Between Lovers is about an accident
-Leads in Olive Tree meet as adults, and in JBL they meet as teens

A decade ago, a deadly earthquake almost claimed the life of a high school girl named Xu Lai. It was only the quick thinking and bravery of a young firefighter Jin Shi Chuan that saved her. As he rescued her from the falling rubble, she became smitten with him as they made a comforting “promise” – and when they parted, she resolved to seek him out at all costs. Now, 10 years later, Jin Shi Chuan has risen to the rank of captain. Xu Lai has become a news reporter. When a major accident happens on a highway Jin Shi Chuan saves her again. While she recognizes him right away, he does not do likewise – and thinks she is just a trouble-making reporter. To make matters worse, her report is taken out of context, leading many social media posters to criticize the fire department! But Xu Lai’s love for him has not diminished – and she resolves to fix this and win his heart at all costs. She becomes a dog trainer – helping train special fire-fighting canines who can help rescuers in their efforts. This brings her closer to Jin Shi Chuan. But he carries deep scars from past hurt. Can Xu Lai’s love help mend the pain?

It's a heart-breaking story and stir your helpless emotions. Their journey was to inspire and share their story with others.

The 2nd couple are the main leads here, if you liked their bond n chemistry in handsome siblings, u will surely enjoy that here too !!!

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A war movie set in a fictional North African country. Embassy staff aid fellow citizens in evacuating.

About a couple suffering from depression and PTSD after a physical assault. They help each other recover a lost memory and get back to mental health.
The weapons are air guns for competitions, not military ones.

FL and ML both are well known figures/ professionals in their field of careers when they first met and became attracted to each other.
Both MLs suffer from severe mental/psychological illnesses.
As they fall deeper in love with each other, they open up more about their feelings and past traumas.
Both romance drama depicts the process of healing and acceptance.

- both dramas have very understanding male and female lead
- both dramas show us the tough reality of life
- both dramas show male lead suffering
- both dramas have very cool side characters aswell
- both dramas will make you cry like a baby